The financial appeal of the Saudi Pro League has seduced numerous football stars of late, from the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo to Neymar, Sadio Mané, Riyad Mahrez and Jordan Henderson. However, not all players succumb to the lure of Saudi money, as West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek shows.
In a recent interview with Sport.cz, Soucek revealed that he received an extensive offer from Saudi Arabia last summer, but rejected it. The Czech international, who recently extended his contract with the Hammers until 2027, clearly expressed his preference to stay at West Ham, stressing that he would prefer to return to the Czech league before fielding suggestions from countries such as Saudi Arabia, China or the United States. .
Soucek didn’t want to leave West Ham
Since arriving at West Ham from Slavia Prague in 2020, Soucek has become a key player for coach David Moyes. The midfielder has proven to be one of the Premier League’s top goalscorers, scoring 25 goals in 142 games. His contribution was crucial to West Ham’s recent conquest of the Conference League and marked a milestone for the club by winning their first European title in 58 years.
Soucek’s decision to reject the offer from Saudi Arabia reflects his commitment and enjoyment of his time at West Ham. Despite tempting offers from other targets, the Czech midfielder appears focused on continuing to make his mark on the Premier League and remaining an integral part of the Hammers’ project under Moyes.